Government shutdown: Who's furloughed, what's shut down

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The District of Columbia, whose budgets are ultimately under the control of Congress, has declared that it will cease none of its typical operations should the government shut down. The district, which experienced extensive furloughs in previous shutdowns, has stood in defiance of a repeat of 1995. "I have determined that everything the District government does -- protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors -- is essential," Mayor Vincent Gray said in a statement.

The District of Columbia, whose budgets are ultimately under the control of Congress, has declared that it will cease none of its typical operations should the government shut down. The district, which experienced extensive furloughs in previous shutdowns, has stood in defiance of a repeat of 1995. "I have determined that everything the District government does -- protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors -- is essential," Mayor Vincent Gray said in a statement. (Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg)

The Smithsonian will not only be closing its 18 museums and the National Zoo to all visitors, but also furloughing all but 688 of its 4,202 employees. As with all agencies, the protection of life or property accounts for most of those exemptions, but in the case of the Smithsonian, that includes responsibility for the various animals, archival documents and artifacts under their care.

The Smithsonian will not only be closing its 18 museums and the National Zoo to all visitors, but also furloughing all but 688 of its 4,202 employees. As with all agencies, the protection of life or property accounts for most of those exemptions, but in the case of the Smithsonian, that includes responsibility for the various animals, archival documents and artifacts under their care. (Handout / MCT)

With Congress moving closer and closer to the deadline to approve the funding necessary to prevent the government from shutting down, here's a look at the planned drawbacks and furloughs across the government, including the Pentagon and the Smithsonian. Read more: Government shutdown: What you need to know